# Knodishall & District Playgroup

Knodishall & District Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Mission Rooms, School Road Knodishall, Saxmundham, IP17 1UD, in Coldfair Green, Suffolk. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knodishall-and-district-playgroup-251545  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Mission Rooms, School Road Knodishall, Saxmundham, IP17 1UD
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01728 831328
- Ofsted URN: 251545

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251545

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1973 (Reference 251545). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251545)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251545)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251545)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Mission Rooms, School Road Knodishall, Saxmundham, IP17 1UD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.194436,1.560163

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldfair Green Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Summerhill School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Leiston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Alde Valley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spring Leiston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-leiston-2765714) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Benhall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benhall-preschool-ey549543) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Sunflower Montessori Nursery School - Aldeburgh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-montessori-nursery-school-aldeburgh-ey551495) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Meadow Brook Playcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-brook-playcare-2768863) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Sibton Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sibton-nursery-school-ey403549) | Good |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beacon-day-nursery-and-preschool-2634543) | Outstanding |  |  | 7.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Knodishall & District Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Knodishall & District Playgroup Good at its inspection on 16 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Knodishall & District Playgroup take?

Knodishall & District Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Knodishall & District Playgroup?

You can call 01728 831328.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251545)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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